First National Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Damariscotta, ME

LEI: 5493002J7RM1JLAXN553

Tax ID: 01-0067810

5 stars - Updated: 5/11/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 27 reviews

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Review & Overview

First National Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First National Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bangor, Portland, Augusta, and Lewiston among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First National Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First National Bank is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.09% 5/11/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.22% 5/11/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.11% 5/11/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 5/11/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 5/11/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.72% 5/11/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.44% 5/11/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.31% 5/11/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.34% 5/11/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.34% 5/11/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

725

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$170,505,000

Relative Rate

First National Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.05%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.5%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First National Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,820.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 595 $128,135,000 $215,353 $3,849 8.03%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $22,855,000 $331,232 $3,151 8.10%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $10,095,000 $305,909 $5,425 7.83%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,770,000 $238,500 $4,949 7.35%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,650,000 $581,250 $4,625 8.06%
First National Bank's top markets include Bangor, Portland, Augusta, and Lewiston among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 449 $131,075,000 $291,927 $3,917 7.76%
    HELOC 274 $38,930,000 $142,080 n/a 8.44%
    USDA 2 $500,000 $250,000 $5,932 5.95%

    For 2024, First National Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 449 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 274 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 324 $114,990,000 $354,907 $5,305 7.63%
    Home Improvement 191 $24,535,000 $128,455 $1,430 8.37%
    Other 112 $12,090,000 $107,946 $1,159 8.47%
    Refi 94 $18,520,000 $197,021 $2,618 8.11%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $370,000 $92,500 $3,073 7.06%

    For 2024, First National Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 324 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 191 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 310 $41,100,000 $132,581 $987 8.49%
    30+ year 112 $36,880,000 $329,286 $6,612 7.35%
    30 Year 108 $34,670,000 $321,019 $3,820 7.05%
    5 Year 66 $30,950,000 $468,939 $658 8.22%
    Other 40 $15,150,000 $378,750 $5,465 8.15%
    10 Year 32 $1,650,000 $51,563 $875 8.38%
    3 Year 22 $6,360,000 $289,091 $0 8.03%
    15 Year 21 $2,025,000 $96,429 $1,628 8.30%
    1 Year 14 $1,720,000 $122,857 $2,209 7.37%

    For 2024, First National Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 310 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30+ year, with 112 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 233 $45,815,000 $196,631
    $1k-2k 52 $11,370,000 $218,654
    $2k-3k 39 $14,355,000 $368,077
    $3k-4k 9 $4,775,000 $530,556
    $4k-5k 5 $3,655,000 $731,000
    $5k+ 2 $2,210,000 $1,105,000

    First National Bank's average total fees were $3,820, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 233 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 365 $61,305,000 $167,959
    7-8% 284 $84,340,000 $296,972
    6-7% 67 $22,855,000 $341,119
    5-6% 8 $1,510,000 $188,750
    3-4% 1 $495,000 $495,000

    During 2024, First National Bank's average interest rate for loans was 7.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 365 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 249 $14,125,000 $56,727 $1,180 8.38%
    $200k-400k 190 $52,370,000 $275,632 $5,146 7.78%
    $100k-200k 187 $26,695,000 $142,754 $3,661 8.00%
    $400k-600k 62 $29,290,000 $472,419 $6,117 7.47%
    $600k-1MM 22 $17,240,000 $783,636 $7,283 7.73%
    $1MM+ 15 $30,785,000 $2,052,333 $8,669 7.70%

    2024 saw First National Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 249 originations, totaling $14,125,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 137 $28,065,000 $204,854 $4,276 7.96%
    $75k-100k 132 $18,320,000 $138,788 $3,558 8.05%
    $50k-75k 124 $14,300,000 $115,323 $3,074 7.95%
    $150k-250k 120 $32,550,000 $271,250 $4,739 7.96%
    $250k+ 69 $28,995,000 $420,217 $5,745 7.91%
    $50k or less 56 $4,380,000 $78,214 $2,309 8.16%

    First National Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 137 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 132 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 111 $19,735,000 $177,793 $3,859 7.91%
    20-30% 109 $17,135,000 $157,202 $3,614 7.92%
    44% 45 $7,865,000 $174,778 $3,848 8.26%
    50-60% 37 $10,975,000 $296,622 $3,851 8.17%
    <20% 32 $5,680,000 $177,500 $4,617 8.03%
    43% 29 $6,265,000 $216,034 $4,879 8.09%
    41% 28 $4,550,000 $162,500 $4,051 7.89%
    42% 27 $4,635,000 $171,667 $3,358 8.10%
    37% 26 $7,100,000 $273,077 $3,911 7.81%
    39% 26 $5,550,000 $213,462 $4,180 7.79%
    45% 21 $3,875,000 $184,524 $4,575 8.05%
    40% 20 $3,000,000 $150,000 $3,419 8.14%
    48% 18 $5,180,000 $287,778 $4,666 7.72%
    36% 16 $2,670,000 $166,875 $3,341 7.66%
    47% 16 $3,240,000 $202,500 $4,392 8.00%
    46% 15 $3,935,000 $262,333 $4,516 7.51%
    38% 14 $2,610,000 $186,429 $3,533 7.99%
    49% 11 $3,575,000 $325,000 $6,069 8.18%
    >60% 8 $2,220,000 $277,500 $1,767 8.40%

    First National Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 111 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 109 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 582 $114,990,000 $197,577 $3,988 7.97%
    Not applicable 81 $42,945,000 $530,185 $0 8.18%
    Not provided 52 $11,130,000 $214,038 $3,017 8.21%
    Asian 4 $780,000 $195,000 $4,210 8.19%
    American Indian 6 $660,000 $110,000 $2,247 8.27%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.36%

    First National Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.76%

    First National Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 725 $170,505,000 $235,179

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    725 $170,505,000 $235,179

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 174 $27,040,000 $155,402 $2,737 8.24%
    40-60% 103 $28,205,000 $273,835 $5,169 7.88%
    60-80% 186 $77,680,000 $417,634 $5,381 7.74%
    80-100% 71 $25,465,000 $358,662 $4,897 7.23%
    Over 100% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,247 6.63%
    Under 20% 190 $12,000,000 $63,158 $970 8.44%